Before taking the plunge and investing time, money and energy into launching your business, take a step back and evaluate your idea using our checklist.

A step-by-step plan for your business including identifying your target market, marketing activities, online presence and social media. Download the PDF.

Use this template to review your business plans.

Starting a business doesn’t come with a job description, or instructions. It’s an open world

with endless freedoms when it comes to which direction you go in. The most common

issues we come across are that people either have no ideas, or too many ideas. We have

some considerations and thoughts to guide you to a starting idea…

The act of planning, or mentally rehearsing your business, will pay dividends in the future. This isn't about preparing a document to take to the bank manager cap-in-hand, it's about thinking through and starting your business with a plan in mind. Download the PDF Plan Template.

While planning your new business it's important to have a handle on what you, as a person in a household need coming in to keep your head above water. This handy Personal Survival Budget template will help you take stock of your outgoings.

Sometimes the legal aspects of becoming self-employed and starting your own business can seem daunting but there is some good news! Compared to many other countries it’s a lot easier in the UK

than you might think.

There’s nothing to be fearful of! Take the time to understand what you need to know, get started and spend the rest of your time promoting and selling.

What insurances do you need for your business - check out our Quick Reference Guide.

A template to help you analyse your business idea in greater depth and understand the marketplace you wish to enter.